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Robert Klein
If laughter is the best medicine then it works best when prescribed by Robert Klein. A famous American Jewish stand-up comedian and actor, Robert Klein has proved his worth with numerous quality comedic performances in different fields of show business.

This powerhouse comedian has been entertaining his fans from 1970s and there is no stop to his talent and fame till yet. Here we peak at the life and work of this funny man who is considered as one of the most happening stars of American comedy.

Entering the world of comedy was not the first and only choice of Robert Klein who was in Bronx on February 8, 1942. After his graduation from Alfred University, he planned to study medicine but destiny took him to Yale Drama School from where he got the break in show business.

It happened as a result of audition for The Second City where Klein, along with Fred Willard, successfully improvised about two guys in a nightclub and became the member of the troupe.

From 1965 onwards, Klein established his base in Chicago as an experienced member of Second City. When he returned to New York, Mike Nichols offered him a role in Broadway musical, Apple Tree.

Apple Tree proved a successful venture for him and he got other Broadway shows like Morning, Noon and Night and New Faces of 1968. On the other hand, Klein kept his stand-up comedy routine going and performed at the original Improvisation club.

The real break for Robert Klein came from television in 1970 in the form of CBS show Comedy Tonight. His observational comedy and extensive routines about the Watergate scandal made him quite popular among the masses.

His stand-ups for HBO comedy specials also made him a popular household name and he even released a DVD in 2007 compiling eight of his live HBO specials as Robert Klein: The HBO specials 1975-2005.

Not to forget his two time anchoring on Saturday Night Live and his regular appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan OBrien.

Broadway Acting assignment went side by side and Robert Klien closed the decade with a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his hit musical They're Playing Our Song.

He also won Obie Award and The Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance in theatrical The Sisters Rosensweig. His profile is also filled with hit television series The New Twilight Zone, Frasier, Murder She Wrote, Midnight Caller, Law and Order, Mad About You and The King of Queens.

With his sharp sense of humor and distinctive comedy style, Robert Klein quickly found a place in the hearts of people. He showcased his talent through every possible medium.

He appeared in movies like The Owl and the Pussycat, Radioland Murders Primary Colors, The Landlord, How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, People I Know, The Safety of Objects and starred with the likes of Al Pacino, Hugh Grant and Kate Hudson.

His occasional role in the NBC TV drama series Sisters has also left its mark and he got appreciation from everyone in the industry.

Robert Klein rocked the television audience with hit weekly series Dead Comics Society, Stand Up Stand Up, NBCs Bloopers and Practical Jokes, Robert Klein Time on USA Network, E! Stand-Up Sit-Down Comedy and the highly acclaimed Arts and Entertainment Review on A&E Network.

His radio show The Robert Klein Radio Show further justified his fame as it ran for two successful years. Klein has also made several albums that earned him more name and fame.

His first two albums, Child of the Fifties and Mind Over Matter, got Grammy Nominations. Other albums like New Teeth and Lets Not Make Love also became huge hits and widened his fan base to a considerable level.

Although Robert Klein is an absolute entertainer on television and movies, there is nothing like watching him LIVE on stage. From the day when he performed his first sold-out concert, The First Annual Robert Klein Reunion in 1973, till today; Robert Klein has been the king of stage comedy.

He has made the audiences crazy with his live one-man shows and appearances in every famous theater, college, university and even the White House. He also put his life-story in writing as The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue.

To sum up, Robert Klein is a contemporary entertainer who has influenced many in the comedy circuit and entertained millions with his brilliant comedy. Catch him live and get entertained as he is performing in sold-out houses all over the country.